The increased capacity allows operators to reconfigure the platform for air defense, utilizing the IFPC Inc 2 with 12 AIM-9X missiles or the Patriot system with 8 PAC-3 MSE interceptors. This design enables a single vehicle to shift between offensive strikes and defensive coverage as battlefield requirements change, according to promotional footage released by the company.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Lockheed Martin's HIMARS FLEX Doubles Ammo Pods for Air Defense Role
War9 days ago
A new rocket launcher variant replaces the built-in crane of the M142 HIMARS with a multilift system to accommodate more munitions. The HIMARS FLEX, developed by Lockheed Martin, uses two ammunition pods instead of one and adds autonomous driving capabilities to the existing FMTV 6x6 chassis. This layout allows the vehicle to carry 12 GMLRS or ER GMLRS rockets with ranges of 70-150 km, two ATACMS missiles with a 300 km range, or four PrSM missiles with ranges exceeding 500 km.
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